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hyperechoic producing an increased amplitude of waves returned in ultrasonography; characteristic of bone and dense tumor tissue. hyperechoic Imaging adjective Referring to an abnormal ↑ in echoes by ultrasonography, due to a pathologic change in tissue density. See Ultrasound. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Abdominal ultrasonography revealed multiple hyperechoic lesions compatible with hemangiomas and a hypoechoic mass lesion in the posterior segment of the right hepatic lobe (Fig. Mercury is hyperechoic on sonograms despite being liquid at room temperature. 21) On ultrasonography, nodes can be either heterogeneous or homogeneous, and they are surrounded by rims that are hyperechoic relative to the lymph node itself. |
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